Four years ago in speaking of a Jewish nation one ran the risk of being regarded ridiculous. Today he makes himself ridiculous who denies the existence of a Jewish nation. — Theodor Herzl Copy Share Image
Dream and deed are not as different as many think. All the deeds of men are dreams at first, and become dreams in the… — Theodor Herzl Copy Share Image
I believe I understand anti-Semitism which is a very complex movement. I see it as a Jew, but without hatred or fear. I recognize what is anti-Semitism is rude jesting, vulgar jealousy of métier, hereditary prejudice; but also what can be considered as in fact legitimate defence. — Theodor Herzl Copy Share
I will give you my definition of a nation, and you can add the adjective 'Jewish.' A Nation is, in my mind, an historical… — Theodor Herzl Copy Share Image
“We believe that salvation is to be found in wholesome work in a beloved land. Work will provide our people with the bread of… — Theodor Herzl Copy Share Image
It is essential that the sufferings of Jews become worse this will assist in realization of our plans I have an excellent idea I shall induce anti-Semites to liquidate Jewish wealth The anti-Semites will assist us thereby in that they will strengthen the persecution and oppression of Jews. The anti-Semites shall be our best friends — Theodor Herzl Copy Share
The Jews who will it shall achieve their State. We shall live at last as free men on our own soil, and in our… — Theodor Herzl Copy Share Image
Truly we have had enough experience with sufferance and protection which could be revoked at will. Consequently, the only reasonable Course of action is… — Theodor Herzl Copy Share Image
Realists are, as a rule, only men in the rut of routine who are incapable of transcending a narrow circle of antiquated notions. — Theodor Herzl Copy Share Image
Our first object is... the obtaining of sovereignty, assured by international law, over a portion of the globe sufficiently large to satisfy our just… — Theodor Herzl Copy Share Image
Nothing prevents us from being and remaining the exponents of a united humanity, when we have a country of our own. To fulfill this… — Theodor Herzl Copy Share Image
If anyone thinks that Jews can steal into the land of their fathers, he is deceiving either himself or others. Nowhere is the coming… — Theodor Herzl Copy Share Image
